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CAYENNE

(Capsicum minimum, Capsicum annuum, C. frutescens)

Reputed to aid weight loss based on the principle of the heat of the plant matter.

 

HOODIA

(Hoodia gordonii)

Lowers blood glucose, which lowers the insulin circulating in the blood, which in turn reduces fat storage. Hoodia has not shown to have significant side effects and looks set to become a major treatment in weight control.

 

GREEN TEA

(Camellia sinensis)

Reputed to aid weight loss amongst other health claims. A rich source of antioxidants.

 

YERBA MATE

(Ilex paraguariensis)

Increase metabolism.

 

COLEUS

(Coleus forskohlii).

Breaks down fat deposits and preventing the production of adipose tissue.

Coleus also mildly stimulates the metabolism by increasing thyroid function.